The islamic Republican of iran has called for the release of the leader..

The Islamic Republic of Iran has called for the
release of the leader, Shi’ite Islamic Movement in
Nigeria, Ibrahim El-zakyzaky, saying his continued
detention is illegal and unfair.
Iran expressed the belief that El-zakyzaky’s
detention was not in consonance with the Nigerian
constitution, stating that his release would heal the
hurt of his followers.
The Iranian ambassador to Nigeria, Saeed
Koozechi, who said this during an interview with
journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, also advised the
Federal Government to compensate those who
suffered various losses during the bloody clash
between the Shi’ite movement and the Army in
Zaria, Kaduna State.
He described the Shi’ite Islamic sect as a peaceful
religious movement which he said had no
connection to extremism.
He called for a transparent probe into the clash as
well as fair prosecution of those involved.
Koozechi said, “The Shi’ite is a small minority group
in Nigeria, they engage in peaceful religious
activities, they are not harmful to anyone. We
have never heard of unrest and extremism from
the Shi’ite followers in Nigeria.
“The Zaria incident is unfortunate and regrettable.
We hope the investigation and prosecution will be
fair and transparent. We hope the government will
assist those who suffered financial losses during
the clash.
“We don’t believe the continued detention of El-
zakyzaky is legal or fair, he shouldn’t be kept for a
long time. We look forward to seeing his release
and his wife soon. The Shi’ite are Nigerians too
and they have rights like other citizens. The
government must be clever to not pour fuel on
fire. Recognizing the rights of minorities is a real
value to social development.”